Sound of the Loons

Minnesota United's official podcasts feature club insight, analysis, and storytelling with hosts Zarek Valentin and Jonathan Harrison. Tune in to Sound of the Loons for player interviews and fresh perspectives, or check out the Loons Matchday Preview to catch up on how the Black and Blue are faring throughout the season.

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Episode 132 – Preseason Training
Steve McPherson is back with Callum Williams as our podcasting duo look at recent transfers and chat about week one of the preseason. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
44 min
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Episode 131 – Henry Lake & Dayne St. Clair
As the end of February slowly approaches, we are down to our final episode of the Black History Month series. In this week's episode, Steve McPherson is joined by Henry Lake, host of the Lake Show on WCCO Radio, and MNUFC Goalkeeper...
43 min
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Episode 130 – Myron Medcalf & Jacori Hayes
The next installment of our Black History Month series features Myron Medcalf – a national sportswriter for ESPN and a contributing columnist for the Star Tribune whose bi-monthly column focuses on sports and equality – alongside Minnesota...
39 min
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Episode 129: Jeremy & Justin Sutherland
This Thursday's episode kicks off a series of episodes throughout the month of March celebrating Black History Month with special guests including players, writers, thinkers and entrepreneurs celebrating diversity and inclusion. In...
44 min
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Episode 128 – Meeting the Draftees
Steve McPherson sits down with Superdraft picks Justin McMaster, Nabilai Kibunguchy and Sean O'Hearn to get to know the newest Loons. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
24 min
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Episode 127 – New Signings Around MLS
Kyndra de St. Aubin joins Steve McPherson and Callum Williams for the 127th recording of the Sound of the Loons as they look around the league at new hires and at the players brought in so far for Minnesota United in 2021. Sound of the...
41 min
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Loon Dive – Jukka Raitala
Jukka Raitala joins Steve McPherson for his first interview with the club after being signed earlier in the morning.
14 min
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Episode 126 – Draft Day
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams preview the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
42 min
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Episode 125 – Around the League
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams discuss what has happened so far around the league, highlighting coaching changes and what to expect from teams heading into the 2021 season. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health...
44 min
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Episode 124 – 2021
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams welcome MNUFC into the new year with a breakdown of what has happened around MNUFC over the past month and a look toward the 2021 season. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
45 min
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Loon Dive – Wil Trapp
Wil Trapp joins Steve McPherson for a quick chat after the club announced his signing. The USMNT midfielder joins the Loons from Inter Miami FC having spent the season with the expansion side making the move to Miami after seven seasons...
20 min
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Match Preview Show – End of the Season
Callum Williams is joined by Mark Watson and Kyndra de St. Aubin to talk about 2020 and to look forward to 2021.
51 min
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Episode 123 – Higher Expectations
A look back at the Conference Final matchup between Minnesota United and the Seattle Sounders and a look forward at 2021 with your hosts Steve McPherson and Callum Williams. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
47 min
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Match Preview Show – Western Conference Final
Callum Williams is joined by Seattle Sounder legend and USMNT Goalkeeper Kasey Keller and former Gopher Soccer's Kyndra de St. Aubin as MNUFC looks toward the Conference Finals in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
51 min
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Episode 122 – The Nicest Rivalry in Sports, Par...
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams bring you the latest news around Minnesota United as the Loons prepare for a Conference Semifinal matchup against their I-35 neighbors, Sporting Kansas City.
45 min
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Match Preview Show – Conference Semifinals
Callum Williams is joined by Sporting Kansas City Assistant Coach Kerry Zavagnin and former Gopher Soccer's Kyndra de St. Aubin as MNUFC looks toward the Conference Semifinals in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
50 min
267
Match Preview Show – MLS Cup Playoffs, Round One
52 min
268
Episode 121 – A Return to the Postseason
Callum Williams and Steve McPherson preview the first round playoff matchup between Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids.
47 min
269
Match Preview Show – 2020 Recap w/Chase Gasper
Chase Gasper joins Callum Williams and former Gopher Kyndra de St. Aubin for a look back at the 2020 season.
50 min
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Episode 120 – 2020 Regular Season Recap
Sound of the Loons is back to recap the 2020 regular season, hosted by Callum Williams and Steve McPherson and presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
59 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 24
As the Loons prepare for the postseason, Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin return to preview what is happening around the league and playoff potentials for Minnesota United.
49 min
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Episode 119 – Decision Day
Steve McPherson sits down with Callum Williams to discuss MLS Decision Day and what Sunday's game for the Loons could mean for the club's playoff position.
53 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 23
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin are joined by U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Tony Meola, previewing Minnesota United's matchup against the Chicago Fire and talking about the state of the league as a whole.
48 min
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Episode 118 – A Very COVID Season
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams chat about what has been a very unique season, what it has meant for the team and taking six crucial points in the last week as the close to the season rapidly approaches.
49 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 21
Fresh off of three points on the road, Minnesota United returns home to kick off against the Colorado Rapids. Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin are back to preview that game plus all of the matchups taking place in Week 21 of the...
51 min